Olympics at Brave New Filmshttp://bravenewfilms.org/topics/olympics2008-08-29T14:43:29ZProject Bluebeam Blueshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50993-project-bluebeam-blues2008-08-29T14:43:29Zconkling
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<p><a href="http://www.ralphbuckley.com">www.ralphbuckley.com</a> In the midst of unknown certainties of incessant ramblings....I am broadcasting this 2 U from an unknown location inside conkling's obscure & hidden thoughts. You musn't make our correspondence known to the head of the household 'Conkling'....or 2 Mr buckley either 4 that matter...for disclosure might prove to be fatal.... Please let me explain....If my whereabouts were to be 'made known'... well then the rest of us...I mean the rest of us who live here...in 'conkling's consciousness'...well our safety would be at risk. In other words, If we go... He goes...! Let me explain further. Has we all know...the whole is greater then the sum of its parts but...without the sum of its parts...there is no whole. Now with this business taken care of. Let us move on to more pressing matters. ...wait a minute....did U hear that noise..??? Oh holy shit....It's Mr Buckley... "Hello" said Mr Buckley. "Is anyone there"? "shhhh" said former narrator. "Hide....quickly"..."shhh" "PROJECT BLUEBEAM BLUES" "Well now..." said Mr Buckley. "Hello everyone"...it's good 2 C U all here. It's been awhile since I've posted a video. I haven't been feeling well (hearing voices again)... "Project Bluebeam Blues" is just a little bluesy sit down "let your feelings out" type of a 'typical' 'predictable'...'political'...conkling kind of a song..... U know I received a lovely message from a hippy 'enthusiast' the other day....he basically said... "Why are you always writing these stupid freakin' songs...." I'm serious...He was like "What's wrong with U"? (though his rhetoric was decidedly more vulgar) ....well...I don't know what's wrong with me....quite frankly. I just do what I feel... Perhaps if I wrote more agreeable lyrics...I'd become more successful....but...fuck that. I've gotta be able to sleep at night. I already know that my music will never become mainstream. I think once you achieve a certain level of success, well then you're creativity and what you do with it, becomes controlled by the corporations that put their logo on your products. I mean you might think..."hey why don't all these great artists come together and do something. Make a stand about the war & the price of gas. hunger...Darfur. Why aren't we seeing a "live aid" every year. Granted, a few brave souls do speak out. But the majority wouldn't dare to risk their fame & their careers. It's hard for me 2 be in this world...& pretend that I don't see. I mean don't misunderstand me. It's not all about 'doom & gloom'. It has more to do with taking control of our country & are lives. George Carlin knew the score. He knew the deal. I just can't pretend anymore. _____________________________ With the help of Cdbaby I'm offering U a $5.00 gift certificate...that's free tunes....It's happening with the help of their new affiliate "Amie Street" You can use this 5 bucks to download my songs...(but U don't have to download just my songs...they have 1oo's of thousands of songs from other great indie artists) So if you're interested in downloading 5 bucks worth of good music...well then click below...can U dig it... <a href="http://amiestreet.com/_l/cdbaby">amiestreet.com</a> _____________________________ "Live Performances...streamed live on the internet." I've been doing live performances on "live video". I plan on doing this more & more. I mean...I usually just sit around my kitchen & sing songs every chance I get anyways. I might as well turn the camera on when I'm doing it. Stop by & say hello... Live Video <a href="http://www.livevideo.com/liveshow/conkling">www.livevideo.com</a> 2012 Consciousness Awakening (Cd available now) <a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/ralphbuckley3">cdbaby.com</a> Sign up 4 mailing list & receive newsletter... <a href="http://www.ralphbuckley.com">www.ralphbuckley.com</a> If you wanna hear this tune in stereo...click the 'magic' stereo link below.....& prepare yourself 4 the wonders of stereo...(u2b is still stuck in 'MONO' (bloody wankers) <a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&amp;videoid=36774537">myspacetv.com</a> oh yes...If you're interested in learning more about this holographic technology...check out this video....(click below) PROJECT BLUEBEAM <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ8RkejXSb4">www.youtube.com</a> come on over & leave me a comment over at my website... <a href="http://www.ralphbuckley.com">www.ralphbuckley.com</a> </p>
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Mitt Romney: Meet and Greet 12/27/08http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50560-mitt-romney-meet-and-greet-12-27-082008-08-29T14:58:54ZIssueAlliance
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<p>Mitt Romney
<br />Meet and Greet
<br />Manchester, NH 12/27/07</p>
<p>TRANSCRIPT:
<br />MRS. ROMNEY: "[...] When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and that was in 1998, and I became quite ill, I mean, overnight, I became desperately ill. And beyond having loss of my right side, and the numbness, and everything else was this overwhelming fatigue that now ruled my life. And it was at the same time that we got the call to go do the Olympics and to turn that around. And if you think about that, it really made no sense. I mean, I was very sick, our youngest son was a senior in high school, Mitt's business was doing well. And yet, there was no hesitation, we absolutely knew that was the right thing to do. And even for me, as sick as I was, I knew it was the right thing to do. So off we went. And as I was struggling with my health, and a little frightened, and worried about where I would end up. I remember actually even having a good deal of depression, being so overwhelmed, again with the fatigue that was now ruling my life. I remember, Mitt, again giving me encouragement and giving me hope to push through this. Because he would remind me too, he said don't worry, tomorrow will be a better day, I don't care how sick you get, together we can do anything, as long as we're together we can do anything. And that gave me the courage and the hope to push past that. I am so blessed to be here today, and to be strong and well, to be in remission. But there were some pretty hard times that I went through. </p>
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Baton passed to London for 2012 games -- 25 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50058-baton-passed-to-london-for-2012-games-25-august-20082008-08-29T12:52:07Zaljazeera
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<p>London is to play host to the 30th Olympiad come 2012, and it plans to stage the games for about half the $40bn the Chinese spent.</p>
<p>In acknowledging that the Chinese act will be a tough one to follow, the British press is already calling for an event that relies on wit, flair and quirkiness, rather than the grandiose spectacle that was the Beijing Olympics.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Carrie Brown reports.</p>
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China's Olympics legacy -- 25 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50053-china-s-olympics-legacy-25-august-20082008-08-29T11:01:16Zaljazeera
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<p>The 29th Olympiad has officially ended in Beijing, putting politics once again at the forefront.
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<br />The US says it is disappointed the recently-concluded games did not bring more "openness and tolerance" to China.</p>
<p>But the International Olympic Committee argues that the Beijing Olympics would open the country up to the world.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports a mixed verdict so far.</p>
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Life after the Beijing games -- 25 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/50052-life-after-the-beijing-games-25-august-20082008-08-29T11:01:16Zaljazeera
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<p>Beijing dazzled the world with its clockwork efficiency during the Olympics, and the Chinese capital is still revelling in the glory of hosting a "truly exceptional games" as described by Jacques Rogge, the International Olympic Committee president.</p>
<p>But once the circus leaves town, one question will remain: will life in China ever be the same?
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<br />Al Jazeera's Melissa Chan takes a look.</p>
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Elliot Hovey - Olympic Interview - Crew - double scullshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49995-elliot-hovey-olympic-interview-crew-double-sculls2008-08-29T16:40:46Zbeefree
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Listening Post- Beijing Olympic Games- 22 Aug 08- Part 2http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49816-listening-post-beijing-olympic-games-22-aug-08-part-22008-08-27T11:03:51Zaljazeera
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<p>This week The Listening Post takes a look at reporting of the Olympics by foreign media; are they looking for negative stories.</p>
<p>Also, as journalists go on vacation in August, column inches in what's known as 'silly season' are filled with stories of UFOs and cute animals.</p>
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Listening Post- Beijing Olympic Games- 22 Aug 08- Part 1http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49815-listening-post-beijing-olympic-games-22-aug-08-part-12008-08-27T21:16:06Zaljazeera
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<p>This week The Listening Post takes a look at reporting of the Olympics by foreign media; are they looking for negative stories?</p>
<p>Also, as journalists go on vacation in August, column inches in what's known as 'silly season' are filled with stories of UFOs and cute animals.</p>
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The New Left in Chinahttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49801-the-new-left-in-china2008-08-29T14:57:02Zmpal
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<br />Minqi Li : Chinese left critical of market reforms</p>
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The price of protesting in China -- 22 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49781-the-price-of-protesting-in-china-22-august-20082008-08-27T00:57:16Zaljazeera
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<p>While Olympic organisers have tried hard to put a lot of gloss over the Beijing games, they have failed to shake off criticism over the way protests have been handled.</p>
<p>In the latest incident two elderly women are facing a year in a labour camp after applying to hold a legitimate demo in one of Beijing's Olympic protest parks.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports.</p>
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Chinese youths embrace communism -- 22 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49776-chinese-youths-embrace-communism-22-august-20082008-08-27T00:57:16Zaljazeera
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<p>Despite the demise of communism around the world in the last three decades China's community party has had little problems finding new members.</p>
<p>In the last five years three-quarters of those who flocked to join the Communist Party of China were under the age of 35.</p>
<p>A young party member shares with Al Jazeera his reasons for joining the political machine that has ruled China for almost 60 years.</p>
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Global Pulse - 8/21/08: Going for Goldhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49771-global-pulse-8-21-08-going-for-gold2008-08-22T16:19:24Zlinktv
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<p>(August 21, 2008) The Summer Beijing Olympics have led to an all out race for golden glory. U.S and Chinese media focus a lot of attention on the battle for the most gold medals. But there are other stories worldwide of good and bad sportsmanship, the power to put politics aside, and of those who may not have won first, but revel in the opportunity just to compete.</p>
<p>SOURCES: NBC News, U.S.; ABC News, U.S.; CCTV, China; Deutsche Welle, Germany; Al Jazeera English, Qatar; FCI News, Japan; South Asia Newsline, India; Russia Today, Russia; Tele 13, Chile</p>
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China Squashes Olympic Protestshttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49633-china-squashes-olympic-protests2008-08-29T14:59:27Zyoungturks
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Youths enjoying China's economic boom -- 21 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49632-youths-enjoying-china-s-economic-boom-21-august-20082008-08-25T09:03:51Zaljazeera
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<p>China's former paramount leader first spoke of socialism, Chinese-style, more than 20 years ago.</p>
<p>Deng Xiaoping is credited with saying that "to get rich is glorious", in a deliberate departure from the Marxist roots of the ruling party.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera meets a young man who is enjoying the fruits of China's new definition of glory.</p>
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China's golden outing at the Olympics -- 21 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49631-china-s-golden-outing-at-the-olympics-21-august-20082008-08-25T11:02:32Zaljazeera
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<p>Host nation China has amassed a virtually unassailable lead in the medals table with almost twice as many golds as its closest rival, the US.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Tony Birtley reports on how the country has achieved superpower status at the Olympics.</p>
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Politics in play at the Olympics -- 20 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49514-politics-in-play-at-the-olympics-20-august-20082008-08-24T12:48:24Zaljazeera
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<p>Despite the recent thawing of ties between Taiwan and China, the island's athletes are competing as Chinese Taipei, and under a flag different to the one flown back home.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Dan Nolan reports on how politics and sports mix at the Olympics.</p>
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Soldier hopes Olympic flame will cool ties -- 20 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49513-soldier-hopes-olympic-flame-will-cool-ties-20-august-20082008-08-24T12:48:24Zaljazeera
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<p>The rivalry between China and Taiwan has separated families for decades, although bilateral ties have improved in recent months.</p>
<p>Jiang Si Zhang, a former soldier forced to fight the Chinese communists, hopes the Olympics will further heal the divide.</p>
<p>He shares his one in a billion hope with Al Jazeera.</p>
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Did Usain Bolt Showboat Too Much at the Olympics?http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49394-did-usain-bolt-showboat-too-much-at-the-olympics2008-08-29T14:59:30Zyoungturks
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Philippines' Olympic flop -- 19 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49389-philippines-olympic-flop-19-august-20082008-08-22T08:51:44Zaljazeera
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<p>In any Olympic games most of the attention and money go to winning athletes from countries that invest heavily in sports.</p>
<p>But for many developing nations gold medals remain out of reach despite their people's love of sport.</p>
<p>The Philippines is one such country which always ends up punching below its weight in the Olympic arena, as Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports.</p>
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Technology propels Olympic success -- 19 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49388-technology-propels-olympic-success-19-august-20082008-08-22T08:51:44Zaljazeera
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<p>For the elite athletes gathered in Beijing, competing in the Olympics has become more of a science than an art.</p>
<p>Advances in sporting technology allow them new insights into their bodies and their performances.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Carrie Brown speaks to US swimmer Aaron Peirsol, a five-time gold medallist, about the physiological impact of competing at the highest level.</p>
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Chinese retirees live it up with dancing -- 19 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49381-chinese-retirees-live-it-up-with-dancing-19-august-20082008-08-22T06:50:41Zaljazeera
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<p>Group dancing is a popular form of exercise and provides a social outlet for many elderly in China, and summer is a time many Beijingers bring out their dancing shoes.</p>
<p>While youths hit the city's hot new clubs, droves of retirees and middle-aged office workers turn to mass dancing venues for exercise and companionship.
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<br />Al Jazeera met a retiree who shared her one-in-a-billion love for dancing.</p>
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Zen in the Art of Archeryhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49345-zen-in-the-art-of-archery2008-08-29T16:40:04ZOPERATION ITCH
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<p>all unanswered questions about the "davis Fleetwood" story:
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Let the Games Beginhttp://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49316-let-the-games-begin2008-08-29T16:40:02ZOPERATION ITCH
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China's 'golden' army of Olympic volunteers -- 18 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49247-china-s-golden-army-of-olympic-volunteers-18-august-20082008-08-21T06:57:39Zaljazeera
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<p>An army of volunteers has helped to ensure the smooth running of the Beijing games.</p>
<p>Tens of thousands of senior citizens signed up to help foreign visitors move around in the Chinese capital for the duration of the Olympics.</p>
<p>Al Jazeera's Casey Kaufman caught up with one 75-year-old volunteer.</p>
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Chinese rocker backs Olympics -- 18 August 2008http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/49246-chinese-rocker-backs-olympics-18-august-20082008-08-21T11:16:52Zaljazeera
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<p>Cui Jian is known as the godfather of Chinese rock music whose song Nothing to My Name became the unofficial anthem of the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.</p>
<p>The 47-year-old rock singer says he is backing the Olympics but will remain true to the spirit of rock-and-roll.</p>
<p>He tells Al Jazeera that making trouble is the job of a rock-and-roll star.</p>
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